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The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
BC Tourism & Hospitality Award Thompson Okanagan Recipients
The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) announced the winners of the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Awards. The winners were announced during the 2022 Awards Gala on March 10, presented by Indigenous Tourism BC.
The awards recognize and celebrate excellence within British Columbia's tourism & hospitality industry.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the awards for remarkable leadership and outstanding contribution.
Congratulations to the following award winners, which operate in the Thompson Okanagan:
Accessibility Award: Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association (KASA) for a significant contribution towards making B.C. an inclusive and welcoming destination for everyone, that has built the capacity to support more accessible tourism & hospitality products, services and experiences, and provides an outstanding experience for guests with disabilities.
Employees First Award: Accent Inns & Hotel Zed for being employer who has upheld high standards of excellence in occupational health & safety, human resource management practices, and workplace culture.
The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) announced the winners of the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Awards. The winners were announced during the 2022 Awards Gala on March 10, presented by Indigenous Tourism BC.
The awards recognize and celebrate excellence within British Columbia's tourism & hospitality industry.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the awards for remarkable leadership and outstanding contribution.
Congratulations to the following award winners, which operate in the Thompson Okanagan:
Accessibility Award: Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association (KASA) for a significant contribution towards making B.C. an inclusive and welcoming destination for everyone, that has built the capacity to support more accessible tourism & hospitality products, services and experiences, and provides an outstanding experience for guests with disabilities.
Employees First Award: Accent Inns & Hotel Zed for being employer who has upheld high standards of excellence in occupational health & safety, human resource management practices, and workplace culture.
BC Tourism & Hospitality Award Finalists Announced
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) announced the finalists of the 2022 BC Tourism and Hospitality Awards! The awards recognize and celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation within British Columbia’s tourism & hospitality industry, showcasing the province’s most exceptional leaders and positive change-makers.
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) announced the finalists of the 2022 BC Tourism and Hospitality Awards!
The awards recognize and celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation within British Columbia’s tourism & hospitality industry, showcasing the province’s most exceptional leaders and positive change-makers.
Following the call for submissions, the organizing committee received hundreds of nominations, highlighting the wealth of exceptional talent within our industry.
Congratulations to all the finalists! The Thompson Okanagan individuals recognized for their outstanding contribution to British Columbia's tourism and hospitality community are:
Accessibility Award | Sponsored by Destination British Columbia
Mike Riediger | CEO, Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association
Julie Ratcliffe | Marketing & Events Manager, BC Wildlife Park Kamloops
Employees First Award | Sponsored by go2HR
Accent Inns & Hotel Zed | Employer
Indigenous Operator of the Year Award | Sponsored by Indigenous Tourism Canada
Adam Blair | General Manager, Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort
Innovation Award | Sponsored by City of Richmond
Kimberley Barnes | Marketing Director, Wine Growers British Columbia
Professional Excellence (DMO) Award | Sponsored by Destination Think!
Thom Tischik | Executive Director, Travel Penticton
Community Contribution & Impact Award
British Columbia Tourism Resiliency Network
The winners will be awarded at the Awards Gala evening on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Richmond Conference Centre, as part of the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference. There’s still time to purchase a ticket to the celebratory evening!